Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralised two Boko Haram suspects during an ambush on terrorist crossing point along Kuka in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
Nwachukwu disclosed that troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce firefight that neutralised two Boko Haram suspects, while others fled in disarray.
The army spokesman said the gallant troops recovered 63 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) shell, five Pento injections and the sum of N19,460.
“Similarly, following the aggressive operations of troops against BHT enclaves, a notorious terrorist surrendered to troops of 222 Battalion at Geizuwa in Konduga LGA. Items recovered from the suspect include one AK47 rifle, one magazine and 26 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. The suspect is currently undergoing profiling for further necessary action.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that remnants of terrorists and bandits in their areas of responsibility are completely cleared,” Nwachukwu said.